In a groundbreaking revelation at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 Auction, former India Cricket Team skipper Sourav Ganguly, now the Director of Cricket for Delhi Capitals, made waves with a big statement on the Indian Cricket Team. Ganguly boldly claimed that the Indian Women’s Cricket Team has outpaced its male counterpart in terms of improvement. This assertion has sparked discussions and added an exciting dimension to the evolving narrative of Indian cricket.
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Sourav Ganguly, who also served as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), expressed his admiration for the progress of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team. At the WPL 2024 Auction, he emphasized that the Women in Blue have showcased more improvement than the Men’s Cricket Team. Ganguly acknowledged the exceptional growth displayed by the women cricketers over the years, citing Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Richa Ghosh as prime examples.
He remarked, “The Women’s cricket team has improved more than the Men’s Team. The Men’s team is obviously very good but the improvement shown by the women’s team over the last few years has been very good.”
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Further delving into the achievements of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, Ganguly highlighted significant victories in events like the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. He specifically commended players like Harmanpreet Kaur for her leadership, Smriti Mandhana for her batting prowess, and Richa Ghosh as a promising young talent. Ganguly also noted the emergence of Renuka Singh as a strong pacer post the retirement of Jhulan Goswami.
The former India team skipper underscored the pivotal role played by the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in nurturing and developing young players. He attended the WPL auction, witnessing uncapped Indian talents Kasvee Gautam and Vrinda Dinesh draw substantial bids. Ganguly expressed satisfaction in seeing young talents earn well and highlighted the positive impact of tournaments like WPL on the growth of women’s cricket.
Commenting on the overall state of Indian cricket, Ganguly acknowledged the men’s team’s prowess and predicted a successful run in the upcoming T20 World Cup. He emphasized the need for a bit of luck in the finals for the men’s team to clinch the trophy.
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Sourav Ganguly’s bold statement on the superiority of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team over the Men’s has stirred conversations in the cricketing community. As the excitement builds for the T20 World Cup and the Women’s Premier League, Ganguly’s insights provide a refreshing perspective on the evolving dynamics of Indian cricket. The WPL, in particular, stands out as a catalyst for the growth of women’s cricket, ensuring that the future of the sport in India is bright and promising.